Bangladesh's Growing Population: A Statistical Overview

Current Population Statistics

As of 2022, Bangladesh is the eighth-most populated country globally, with a population of approximately 165.2 million people. This constitutes nearly 2% of the world's population.

Urbanization and Population Density

Currently, approximately 40.9% of Bangladesh's population resides in urban areas, totaling 67.08 million people. The country's population density is estimated at 1,272 people per square kilometer in 2023.

Historical and Projected Population Growth

Bangladesh has experienced steady population growth in recent decades. The annual population growth rate from 1990 to 2021 averaged 1.384 million people.

Projections indicate that Bangladesh's population is expected to continue growing in the coming years. Estimates suggest that the population could reach approximately 170 million by 2020 and potentially rise to 186 million by 2030.

Median Age and Total Fertility Rate

The median age in Bangladesh is currently 27.9 years, indicating that half of the population is younger than this age.

As for the total fertility rate (TFR), Bangladesh has experienced a decline in recent years. The TFR is estimated at 2.02 children per woman in 2023, down from 3.5 children per woman in 1990.